Mechanical Technical Advisor
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Location: Montreal, CA
Company: Alstom
Req ID:517098
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Provide technical support to the railway maintenance and operations team in order to maintain equipment performance and reliability, ensuring service delivery aligned with the contractual objectives established with our client, exo.
Key Responsibilities
- Support specialist technicians during fault diagnostics
- Act as an on-the-job coach to improve the performance of technical personnel
- Perform rigorous follow-up on issues occurring on in-service rolling stock
- Propose solutions to improve the performance and reliability of railway equipment (locomotives and coaches)
- Represent the company with the client’s technical department
- Conduct in-depth analyses of delays and their root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Perform remote diagnostics using monitoring and tracking software
- Carry out any other tasks related to the Reliability and Performance department
Profile Sought
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the railway industry
- Knowledge of railway equipment maintenance procedures
- Strong mechanical knowledge and basic electrical knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of diesel engines
- In-depth knowledge of pneumatic systems
- Proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite
- Schedule flexibility based on operational needs
- Strong team spirit, customer-oriented mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure
Working Conditions
- Work performed in a railway workshop, maintenance center, or in the field
- Variable schedule that may occasionally include evening, night, or weekend shifts based on operational needs
- Availability required during operational incidents or emergency situations
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
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